2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI - A True GTI Sedan?
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*Featuring special guest appearance from Jason Cammisa, the former host of Motortrend's Ignition and Head-2-Head!*
Always living in the shadow of the more successful #GTI, #Volkswagen has finally given the all-new 2019 #JettaGLI the attention it deserves. Now riding on the widely successful #MQB platform, this new version is stiffer, more powerful, more fun, and more stylish than ever before. Complete with the same 228 HP 2.0L turbocharged engine from the GTI, the 2019 #GLI should offer enthusiast drivers an enticing choice if you'd rather be driving a sedan body style.
Hey guys! We were simply blown away with just how well this new Jetta GLI drove and for the money, it is quite literally the sport compact sedan bargain of the year, in our opinion. We also wanted to give a shoutout to Jason Cammisa for joining us! The test drive portion with him starting at 17:14 was not planned or scripted in any way! He is just an absolute marvel on camera and we were truly honored to have him join us and add his commentary to our review. Glad to finally see him back on TH-cam as well, but is it for good???
Redline Reviews hell yeah Cammisa is awesome
Redline Reviews really loved the review & cant beat the price! looking foward to test drive the GLI! When are they suposed to pop up at dealers?
oh if only he would join up with you, how I’ve missed him on motor trend
Can you, or anyone else give us some link to his channel.
Driving around East Tennessee is beautiful!
I'm just here to see if the door sounds solid
I'm here to see how to fire up the engine.
I wanted to see if it had a soft touch dash.
No fair, you have more likes then my comment, and mine is funnier...
I’m here to see if there’s a felt lined glovebox
lol
It's Jason Cammisa?! I haven't seen him for so long since his departure from Motor Trend! He was really my favorite host and one of the main reasons I watched Motor Trend in the first place. Great to see you're doing well Adam Sandler.
Adam Sandler! Yes!!!
Khoa Phan ridiculous new cars...cutting power when he tried to do a burnout! So lame
Khoa Phan He was my favorite too because he got so pissed off and grumpy when a car was shitty. He was so funny on Motortrend.
haha yes my fav reviews of his were the Lexus LC and the Porsche Carrera. Honestly all of his reviews were so much better than what MT is putting out these days.
Khoa Phan He's fantastic. He should just start his own channel and make bank saying whatever he damn well pleases. Loved his reviews.
Don't take this the wrong way, but this is by far the best Redline Reviews I've seen. I love hearing him go on about VWs.
While I only like hearing from Sofyan. Never heard of that other guy. If I wanted to hear from him, I could go check out his channel.
I enjoyed it as well!
@@ministerc9513 lol, Jason Camissa is legend. If you were interested in his style, there's a One Take on the Smoking Tire with his 16V Cabriolet
Better than an Japanese stuff.
Watching Jason execute those IMPECCABLE shifts makes me want to get in my MK6 GLI 6spd and practice until I blow my clutch up. I rewatched his 3-2-N-1 shift over and over. So seamless!! I love it.
Thesuperblack22 Downshifting into 1st at 29 mph is very ballsy. I’m way too scared to try that! He makes it look so easy though.
I can see why Sofyan loves this car. It has a "Red Line" on it's grill 😂
Lol
The face is pretty ugly though! It looks massive like an SUV
Lol
@@motormusique i agree the grill should have been cut in half. it should have stopped at the red line
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I just bought a 2019 GLI yesterday and I have to say I think it’s fantastic!!
Is it a manual or automatic? How's it holding up?
@@eternallogic6394 Not well apparently if he hasn't replied yet.
@@TheTallMan50 lol
Was sold on Accord Sport 2.0 manual until I test drove the GLI. Was deadlocked then took leap of faith. Now picking up tomorrow. Thanks for the validation! I can sleep again...
Woah what made you switch over to the GLI? Great choice!
Thanks@@shouldigetit! I loved the Accord! I have been waiting a year to get it! I enjoyed both cars tremendously but for me I prefer a car that comes with (at least) a good sound system from the factory. GLI Autobahn - check. Honda - wah wah wah. Plus, the GLI beats the Accord in cool factor - red accents, digital cockpit, ventilated leather seats, and ambient lighting. All for the same price!
@@westleymutziger7218 You've got me sold! Sounds like a no brainer choice right there :) Enjoy!
@@westleymutziger7218 how do you like the car? I’m test driving one soon and am curious as to how it has held up
Great to see that the manual still lives. I hope this car does well - It deserves to keep on living!
Brother...you are the BEST car reviewer on TH-cam. I really enjoy your poise, intellect, and overall professional delivery. You rock!!!!! I love the new Jetta...GLI...thanks for the review. You are the ONLY reviewer that I watch!!!
Wait unit SavageGeese reviews the GLI.
th-cam.com/video/ZFHstO4nSiI/w-d-xo.html
99SVTBolt That is not a GLI, he’s reviewing a Jetta R-line. *facepalm*
I know that’s not a GLI. That’s why I said wait till he reviews a GLI. 🤦🏻♂️
I’m just introducing his style of reviews.
I'm really glad and appreciate that some brands still produce manual transmission cars.
This is so much better than the Jetta R line. Thank you Volkswagen
Jetta R-Line is a huge scam. this is way better
VW reliability is atrocious.
@@TheDavinci314 what in 1955?
@@chrishuber8930 I had a 2012 Jetta and as soon as the warranty expired everything fell apart. I ended up spending approximately $12,000 in repairs in less then 1 year to the VW dealership. I had a new transmission put in, and a month later the transmission is leaking and the dealership was like "well coincidences happen". The entire electrical system went wonky one day and they said it was due to the steering rod. How the F could it be the steering rod? That time it cost $2300 to repair. It was just a shit show. The VW dealership even called me 3 months later to tell me they forgot to bill me for something and they wanted me to pay for it. A bunch of crooks.
My wife had a 2008 beetle... nothing but problems. We also always had to put a quart of oil in every month... and there wasn't even an oil leak. What's that about?
I now drive an Acura and the wife drives a new CRV, and we haven't had any problems whatsoever. We've always been tempted to go back to Volkswagen, but we'd be stupid to do so.
@@TheDavinci314 Pre-2013 reliability was atrocious on some models, especially the Beetle. Volkswagen is getting better though. :)
Ive watched a ton of your reviews but never have i seen u have so much fun in a review. Definitely a car ill drive when shopping
I’ve been so excited for this review, I have the 2014 GLI which is the 30th Edition and this being the 35th Edition is really exciting! Awesome review again! You’re videos are just getting better and better!
I purchased a used 2014 GLI with 30K miles that had a rattling noise coming from the sunroof area and when I'd take onto the highway at around 50mph & up! I had to sell it because that bothered me a lot. Other that though I have to say I loved it, actually looks better than this new one in my opinion!
Greg Holman That’s crazy! Mine also has the rattling from the sunroof area but it goes away when I close the visor part or sometimes when it is pushed all the way back. I’ve done a few things to the car so the rattling doesn’t bother me enough that I’d want to sell it. Glad to hear you enjoyed the car as well!
Just bought this car, this trim level, I love it so much awesome review
Same just bought the 2019 autobahn and I love this car!!
How is it 6 months later?
@@thisisntsergio1352 waiting for the answer too
@@thisisntsergio1352 I've had a 35th with a manual trans and it's been great so far. About to turn up the boost amongst a few other mods. Best handling car I've ever had for sure. Gets decent mileage. Quite comfortable. Stereo is sufficient for me...some complain about it but I've never had any complaints. It's got a few squeaks (seat, dash) which is pretty annoying, but if that's the worst I have to deal with....I'll take it
Sergio Martinez I’ve had mine for a year now and the only complaint I have is the sunroof rattles when going over rough road and bumps, but with the radio on I don’t hear it haha other than that no issues at all and I love it, such a fun car to drive, especially with the manual transmission.
I took the GLI for a test drive today...OMG...I LOVE THIS car...great interior quality...and extremely well planted and fast as hell. You can tell it is a premium German car. VERY impressive....why get a BMW or Mercedes when you can get an equally premium performing car that wont kill your bank account. PLEASE compare this to a BMW or MERCEDES....
Test drive the gti as well, anything but the S.
😂
The gray looks soo good. The new GLI is getting closer to it's original roots. Good review.
I was just on the Tail of the Dragon yesterday in my '16 GTI. Drove thru the inn parking lot where the had the GLIs on display. A red one got behind me on the dragon. Nice looking car.
Jacket matching the car isn’t lost on me! Love those Vans too.
I have the 2017 GLI DSG autobahn package. I appreciate its handling characteristics with the shift paddle. enjoy it every single day. Braking system works just great. It looks like a sleeper but perform like Audi. Nice set of winter tires will keep her stick on the road in the snow storm. . Best bank for the buck. Cheers from Canada.
Need to remember that the typical A3 makes 30 more HP than the GLI and has the traction advantage of AWD, which tends to offset the weight penalty shockingly well. The GLI would be equivalent to only the most basic A3 trim (same HP, FWD only). Can't beat having a manual option, though!
@@vomErsten well with a tune you pick up about 100hp at the flywheel so 30hp isn't much to go off of....
MeltingRubberZ28 You pick up about 80 HP without further modification and you pick the same up on an A3 so that buys you no advantage at all. And regardless of the power, you still end up traction limited.
@@vomErsten ...the advantage is that you saved 25 grand on buying the car with the VW on the front of it so you have tons of money to buy mods with...
MeltingRubberZ28 No it isn't, because new for new or used for used, the difference between a GTI and an A3 is not 25 grand. And again, still traction-limited in the GTI. There is a reason a GTI TCR is a whole second slower in the 0-60 sprint than a Golf R despite similar power and less weight, and the same applies here.
Dude I love your reviews... I'm looking to make a purchase this year and I've gone through about 15 of your vids - thank you! :D
wow God bless Jason Cammisa!! I glad that you are alive well!
Open the video
See it's 36 min long
Press pause
Make popcorn
Press play
Then watch the biggest scam to get your money to pay a fine for screwing you with your own money.
@@squidproquo2241 yup.. I think the same...
Probably some people still don't know why you said that 🤔
Langolier what??
If the GLI sedan had the GTI front end, I think the design would be way more aesthetically pleasing.
Bu stabil ve orantılı kasa seçeneği Türkiye'ye gelse satış rekorunun en üst sıralarına yerleşir. Hemen gönderin şu arabayı
20:46 YAAAAAAASSSS!!!! 👏 VW should definitely do a Jetta R! Jetta lovers such as myself would definitely buy it!
Audi S3
Balla Thug exactly.
They already makes the S3 which uses the R's 288hp engine
@@martinzhang5533 310
This car journalist is the leader in auto reviews. Car wow and throttle House are great journalist...BUT REDLINE is the bench mark!
The back looks like A4...it doesn't bothering me at all 😉
Stefan NFS89 Maybe because it’s the same designer since they’re virtually the same company.
I totally agree with your take on the volume button icon not staying in one position! 😂😂😂
By far the best auto journalist! Keep up the phenomenal work!
Dude your reviews are some of the best online!!!!!!!!, keep up the good work and nice looking car from Volkswagen.
Thanks for focusing on the manuals, I’m sure their dual clutch is nice but nothing compares to the engagement of a good stick. I’m with you, this GLI is special and VW did an amazing good job with this package and I was considering an Elantra Sport in manual before seeing this video.
I love the casual Jason Camisa cameo
I had a 2003 1.8T Jetta manual and loved that car. Even back then it was faster than what you would expect and so fun to drive. Now as an "Adult" I think I can finally talk myself into buying this since it's not a hatchback.
I make The part for Volkswagen. Love from Wolfsburg
🤝
I drive Toyota. Love from Mississippi.
Just picked up a GLI 35th Edition - coming from a previous generation GLI. Current GLI is so much better in every way. Fast, quiet and tight. Door closes with a THUD unlike previous GLI and more like they used to. I liked the Pure Grey in the videos, not so much in real life - ended up getting the Pyrite Silver. Not perfect (needs vents in back and garage door openers) but great value. Love It!
jason and sofyan have great chemistry together... i think they should make more videos together.
My 2023 GLI is very well-built the doors feel super solid slightly heavy but great build quality and I can't get over how actually smooth writing and quiet and how fast this car really is now keep in mind I am coming out of a Mark 8 GTI
Bro love your vids was a SI owner and was wrestling with WRX or GLI 35 and the GLI won out it’s the perfect tri athlete of sport car for every man so much car for the money
Same scenario for me actually
VW fan here from Serbia, Europe. I LOVE THAT GLI ! I drive VW Bora 1.8 T 180 horse power. And now want to aff 100 hp more.
28:05. Made it worth it. Sold. It now sits in my driveway.
Jeff Blue me too
I live in the mountains and this car is a lot of fun. I used to have a 540i 6 speed but sold it a few years ago. This car is almost as fun to drive.
I just appreciate the way the infotainment screen is actually integrated into the dash. I can stand for vehicles to just stab a tablet into the top. Especially in more expensive vehicles. Looks so cheap to me.
Ohh Thank God some manufacturers still make manual transmissions. And that Jetta is beautiful.
The interior too ... I like!
🙌🙌 for manual transmission
invincibleDG123 ew are you kidding me? The face is awful
@@motormusique I won't disagree with you but u gotta admit it's better looking than the previous ones
invincibleDG123 The previous gen Jetta wouldn’t have looked out of place in 1995.
I really like this car! The styling is very sporty and fresh, and you get a lot for the money with the autobahn trim!! Very nice!
I am Addicted to this channel
You like the girly man? 😂
@@chrishuber8930 Don't be a bitch.
I've been waiting for this review so much! This car instanly flew to the top of my interest when I heard about it last month. Definitely will look into picking one of these up one day
I'm not a big VW fan but they've finally done it with this model...wow!
you are not a fan of VW cause they make amazing cars for an amount most people can afford? They don't make luxury cars it's not even their aim they were always the people's brand but in terms of quality they are one of the best garages in the world.
Not sure what you're getting excited about but yeah...not a big fan of their designs in general.
@@poppa_da_corn lmao I think you offended him 😂
lol think I did hahahaha
I have to say, your reviews my favorite to watch. You do really well going into detail especially with “closing the door”, one of my favorite parts of your videos haha.
I’ve watched your previous VW videos and it seems you find a lot of negative things about them, which it’s your opinion but man you did great overcoming all that on this video even though you did mention some negative things. This video is the reason I ended up buying a 2019 VW GLI and I love it. Knee up the reviews and great work. Much respect!
P.S. Jason is really awesome. Hope to see another appearance with him.
Rewatching this video again for like the millionth time... I like how you try to be so opinionated towards the Volkswagen by being extra picky, strict, attention to detail, in depth, negative, but I can tell deep down inside you enjoyed it. In other words, no matter how hard you were on it, your positives hugely outweighed the negativity you had towards it because your thoroughly enjoyed it. I can tell by the excitement of your voice. Still glad and happy I purchased the 35th Anniversary GLI 6 speed manual, love it! Hope you are this detailed towards all your future reviews 🙂
Manual transmission ? Great! That red line in the front gives it an extra touch. Definitely will consider this vehicle
MT: forgetaboutit.
While I have always liked the GLI the only problem with it is that the GTI exists. People want hatchbacks over a sedan, for the most part. Good to see VW up the power in the car.
Another great review!
Beg to differ. VW sold more than twice as many Jettas as Golfs in the US in 2018. GTI's may well outsell GLI's but overall the Jetta is far more popular than the Golf, even with its variants.
@@stephenhendricks103 I never said one outsells the other. I DO know I see twice as many GTIs then I DO Jettas.
@@kevinnorwood7355 Sorry if I misinterpreted your comment that "People want hatchbacks over a sedan..." Can't comment on what people "want" but it's clear what people actually buy. As for what you see, that can be very misleading. I, too, see GTI's more often than Jettas. But I attribute that to the fact that I own a GTI and my attention is drawn to that particular model.
@@stephenhendricks103 no worries I went back and it did look like that's what I stated. I looked the new Jetta GLI up and sadly you can't get the plaid seating. I like leather okay enough but LOVE the plaid! Yet the plaid is more for the GTI.
@@kevinnorwood7355 That's right, baby. GTI owners would come to Wolfsburg with torches held high if any model other than a GTI was fitted with plaid seats. :)
Absolutely gorgeous inside and out. I'm bitter about getting my 2019 Jetta SEL and not waiting for this😭
Great review per usual!
Looks dope
preslikan polo
Glad you took the wheel from Jason. His passing a vehicle in zero visibility was Death Wish worthy. Glad you lived to post the video.
Yeah absolutely loved this review. Making me consider this car!
Love the fact that your laughing while driving, true car enthusiast, bravo bro
Totally agree with Sofyan’s presentation & thoughts on this sedan.. He should ad the car to the Redline fleet...👍🏻 L👀K!! Even a “ Redline “ in the grill!!!!
Great Review! You are my favorite channel for New Car Reviews.
The Jetta Needs "AWD" then I wouldn't get tire hop. I drive like you guys and I always push the car to its limits. VW put an AWD so I can buy this Jetta in a heartbeat!!!!
What makes a great car review in your eyes? I'm genuinely curious as I'd like to work on putting out great content!
This channel is probably one of the best car review channels on TH-cam
Straight pipes says hello
stillatin they are pretty cool
SavageGeese says hello
I haven't see him this excited over a car in a long time.
As a former owner of a 2011 5 cylinder i loved 5s sounds I think it was the best car I've ever owned.i have to tell the truth it required fixes unlike my 2011 Scion tc which the only thing it required a very expensive trip to the dealership for alternator and battery in the VW Jetta with same mileage never cost a dime unfortunately I total it going though a stop sign that put in the wrong position by home owner not the city 😡
I’m on my second Jetta and they’re great. This GLI model is really cool. I like the orange habanero color offered in the Jetta.
Yay discount Adam Sandler, motortrend hasn't been the same
What's motor trend? No Adam Sandler? You're dead to me...
Sofyan, by far the best comprehensive review so far. Jason it’s great to see you again. I’m looking for a daily driver and was going to wait for the next gen mk8 gti before I choose but here in the states we probably won’t see it until spring of 2021. I wish they had a few other color choices though.
This design is magnificent, i feel like i want to buy it with my imaginary money.
man i love your reviews, me and my family have been using them to find good starting points for finding new cars
Great review. Please tell VW to bring the T-ROC R to the US and please get your hands on a Golf R to review. I’d like your take vs the S3.
I am currently leasing an S3 and am making the move to return to a manual! To me, the S3 is actually faster than anyone needs, unless you are going to track it. I've test driven the GLI and am picking mine up tomorrow. Plenty of grunt and row your own! Bigger trunk and bigger back seat. Ventilated seats! Some chintzy materials - namely the AC controls, but nothing I can't live with. I agree with the review that the cost-cutting is wisely placed. Materials are obviously higher grade on the Audi, but not worth the premium price tag when compared to VW. A more appropriate comparison might be the A3 2.0 with sport package. Similar engine output, but again no manual!. I love 19" wheels on my S3, but I've replaced 1 and repaired 1 - over $1,000 out-of-pocket. The roads where I live are terrible though. The 18's shod in 45 series rubber should provide a nice buffer to the rims. Ride is very comfortable on the GLI - more so than the S3, but still sporty...
Hey Bruce. I’ve driven s3’s and golf r’s a ton over the last 3 years. You truly are only paying for the Audi badge with s3. Golf r drives almost identical and for significantly less. If you have any more question let me know. 👍
Another fantastic review and it's great to see Jason in this review. Glad he's back to auto reviews.
Awesome review! Picking up a GLI autobahn soon!👍
Just don't say anything to Scotty Kilmer Lol He does not advise people to buy VWs!
Cool name
Please buy a manual #savethemanuals
In my opinion Sofeyan is one of the best auto journalist but the dynamic conversation which occurs between to people adds to the entertainment factor for all reviews. In my opinion all auto journalists should be paired up ! Where are the female journalists, just saying.
I've been eagerly anticipating this review!
The GLI does have adaptive cruise control :O Other than that I loved the review! Great job!!
Only the Autobahn
Just picked up the 35th anniversary edition of this car today, its a beut
sounds great. beautiful car.
What's typical selling price after incentives etc?
around 28,500 but im leasing it for 280 a month, so not too bad.
@@Davido50 I got mine for 23k OTD with a 1500 trade.
@@pleco101 Got the 35th anniversary edition last september with the DSG. So far have had no problems at all. No squeeks, nothing. Feels more powerful than 228 hp.
I’m Canadian and I was not a fan of Hatch backs.
3 years ago I bought my first hatch, Mini Cooper S and I fell in love with hatches. 😅
Can all your drive partners be Jason C please.
I've seen high school girls do better burn-outs than him.
Kyle Cordiano right!
i agree there is great camera chemistry between them
Jason Cammisa!!! Awesome to see him again. Great episode!
I can't BELIEVE how bad these look in video and photos.....in person it looks AWESOME. The new Jetta and GLi do not photograph well at all (common problem with most new car designs imo)
If you haven't seen it in person, you really should reserve judgement until you can stand in front of it in person.
Excellent job, my wallet is twitching again.....👌
In person, that front grill is just as frumpy as it looks in pictures...well, almost. Somehow, the GLI in white looks best to me, I don't know why. But it would seriously look better with foglights/drls down low like the e-golfs. And if the front upper grill was re-worked a bit. We can hope for the refresh in a couple years
Could not agree more! Looks so much better in person. Not sure why that is.
I live close to this road in Knoxville, TN. You should come back in the summer! It's a lot of fun.
Dynamite tag team drive and review! Love me some Jason Cammisa 🚗
You always do such a great job reviewing the entire vehicle. Love the new GLI
I would get this over the Accord and Civic SI. Great bargain, great tech, great price and great performance. VW really made it perfect without stepping into Audi’s heels.
DoYouJ? You forgot the part about poor reliability and resale value
kermit1 you forgot about the oil dilution issue. I don’t mind much about resale value, this isn’t a Kia. My Audi Q5 was a trouble free car for 7 years.
@@kermit1 new Gen 2.0tsi mqb cars are amazingly reliable. People are pushing double the stock power on a warranty and having no issues up into 100k miles +. You really think. Anew car won't depreciate? The money you save on this over a 2.0t accord would equate to you saving money over a top spec accord. And let's not mention tune only warrantied by vw this will smoke a type R, all for less and not styled like a kit car
Great to see Jason. Mazda is so close but it just needs the right powertrain to compete with this. Hopefully it won't be too long before Mazda make a turbo available in the 3.
Okay, dedicated LED everything as far as exterior lighting... except front turn signals? Really? Cmon now.
Yeah that irritates me, exact same thing on the new body Escalade. You pay for a 60k suv and get halogen bulb turn signals 🙄
Mix of LED and incandescent should be illegal
Ooooo Wow look at those LED's wait WTH are are those stupid yellow turn signals?
It's really not that serious.
It is when I’m paying up towards 30 grand for a car
And that 30 grand would probably be slightly higher with led signals. They'll inflate prices easy over something simple. So 🤷
Just purchased a 35 Edition with manual and will pickup next week. In Canada we get a "base" and 35 Edition but they have only one option which is the "Driver's Assistance Package" for $995 Can. All have leather, sunroof, digital dash etc, same as the US Autobahn. No cloth seats available. Small gripes are no "Homelink" which we have in our older Jetta, cheap trunk hinges, no fog lights and no gas struts for the hood, unlike my 2016 GTI. I hope the clutch delay valve is not as bad as the one in my GTI which will be gone when out of warranty. Overall this is probably the best subtle, fun sedan for one who doesn't want to be labeled "boy racer" The dealer where we purchased has received 2 so far, our and one other which was sold the day it arrived, they have 5 more coming and expect them to be gone quickly.
What I learned from this video: I should get a GTI
Just picked up a GTI Rabbit last month and I gotta say. I love the damn thing. My first GTI, first VW as well. Really happy with it so far.
@@ixiknivesixi1058 cornflower blue?
@@killerkhalsa27 they nailed it with that blue. It suits the GTI so well and it even pairs well with the red accents.
That rear seat in this GLI offers a lot of practical leg room.
This new GLI reminds me of the 'perfect' sided sedan, such as the former BMW 3-series before they got too big.
I think this GLI in a rear wheel drive version would be so good!
@@exothermal.sprocket nah man. Small cars needs to be fwd for north america.
Just Bought a GLI Autobahn Manual in the matte grey. I am so freaking happy with it. I got it out the door with all fees for 27700. Navigation did not come installed but I believe the dealer has the SD card you need for the navigation to be able to be in the virtual cockpit.
George Hill does the manual come w autonomous emergency braking?
Jason! MT is NOT the same without him. Which is why i stopped watching their videos.
samee
Motorcyclist Mag also lost a lot of gusto when MTOD snatched Ari and Zack away.
I really like this, my GTI was in for service recently and I had a Jetta SEL as a loaner which I really enjoyed but felt was underpowered. This probably hits the sweet spot.
We were going to replace my wife's 2015 Highline manual with a new similar one but the 147 hp did not do it for us so have purchased a 35 Edition
wow... for the first time, I think I would prefer a sedan over a hatchback...
I bought a 2017 GLI with a automatic transmission . In sport mode I swear that 0-60 has got to be under 6 sec .. I love that car . everything is premium when I want and total beast mode when I need it
Make mine a bright red Autobahn with the stick. Liking that "half-ass" panoramic sunroof too.
buoyant69 that’s what pissed me off and kept me from pulling the trigger. The glass is big, but from the inside, it’s regular size. Pfft!
B HM
Yeah, it's definitely a pano tease, but it is slightly larger than the standard roofs that competitors use. I'm more concerned about the difference in wind noise with that slide over design (in both vented and open positions).
I like to have the sunroof open at freeway speeds when the weather is nice (probably why I'm going prematurely deaf).
buoyant69 it’s not meant to be a pano sunroof that’s just how VW makes there sunroofs
f181234 wrong. It’s definitely sold as a pano sunroof.
I love how VW integrate the infotainment system into the dashboard making the dashboard look beautiful.
You should have your on show on MTV or something...you the man!!
Awesome to see Jason Camissa again! But it seems like that fake noise is just nothing but noise pollution the entire drive. How can anyone put up with that throughout a long distance drive, I wonder..
This is a Gorgeous car!!!
Good job VW 👍
Redline is the best car review channel 😀
The Tail! The Tapoco Lodge is awesome. I was lucky enough to 'attend' a Pagani Huayra meet last October that stopped off exactly where this test drive event was held.
HOLY SHIT THAT EXHAUST NOTE.
What is with nowadays' vehicles being so quiet.What's the purpose for that.And also what's happening to the airflow in the exhaust?
European laws are getting strict.
My wife has a 2018 GTI Autobahn. I can tell you that the fender audio system is the best I ever heard. It makes every other car stereo I’ve heard sound like complete crap.
Your wife has better taste than you
It’s a Panasonic system. The whole infotainment is actually by Panasonic. “Fender” lol.
DJ Pleasure Seeking Missle thanks for that info but as long as it says fender on the speaker that’s what I’ll call it.
JC4 usually that is the case, but I suggested she get a GTI and learn to drive manual.
I feel the side profile is the best view. The rear looks fine, the front is very disappointing. To add insult to injury, it looks like a 7/8 scale replica of a Dodge Charger from the front, especially with the DRL’s on. Sneak peeks of the MK 8 Golf seem to echo the same uninspiring straight across line between the hood and headlamp/ grill.
Thank god VW wised-up and ditched the torsion beam rear suspension.
Attention VW, you are seriously losing ground in the compact car interior quality that you held since the amazing MK 4 interiors. Wake up and take it back. Not a fan of perforated “leather” without ventilation, but heated & cooled memory (driver only, or both?) front seats are a real boon. Don’t get all that on the Golf R! The extended legroom in the rear was a good decision, to separate the roles of the Golf and Jetta, but not giving A/C vents to those now- comfy rear seat passengers was a mistake.
Finally, I don’t have any respect still for electronic engine noise and never will, I don’t appreciate any assessment of fake engine noise timbre. I know why it’s there nowadays, it just sucks though.
All this coming from a VW lover, that’s why I’m as critical as I am.
I Usually wouldn't consider a VW but Damn this review has changed my mind. I'd consider the white one. Then tint the windows at 15% and it'll look BANGING 😍
36 min video. I may have to get popcorn 🍿
That’s the best looking Jetta I’ve ever seen. Wow.
Nice review. I think it would be a tough call between this and the WRX.
If you're older than 30 I'd go VW.
wvusmc you’re probably right right, but the non-sti isn’t too over the top, and the awd is nice.
@@mfmf100 Subaru will be releasing the 2020 Legacy with a turbo. I will probably trade in my Forester XT for one.
@@mfmf100 depends if you want a dual clutch or a cvt. If you want a manual 6 speed both have that.
wvusmc it’s probably going to be pretty nice, but CVT only?
You're a great car reviewer! I enjoy your videos. Great work!